Sickle Cell
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
1 in every 500 babies born in our community faces a life-long battle against sickle cell disease, with pain so bad sometimes they can’t move. While there isn’t a cure, your donated blood can help break their cycle of pain. Luckily, local Memorial Blood Centers and blood drive sponsors like the Vikings and the National Marrow Donor Program are celebrating Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, hosting blood drive events and inviting you to step up and donate blood. It’s easy to do this! Join Memorial Blood Centers at an upcoming blood drive and asked to be tested to find out whether you can help:
Tuesday, 9/4/12 - Vikings Blood Donation Event
Tuesday, 9/18/12 - Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Friday, 9/28/12 - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Sickle cell disease public service announcement